Kate Boelter
Schwenksville
Summary
Detail-oriented and compliance driven Registered Dental Hygienist with extensive experience in clinical documentation auditing, fraud prevention and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to review records for accuracy, identify waste and abuse and assure adherence to HIPAA, OSHA and standard of care practices. Adept at training and educating on best practices in documentation, risk assessment and patient care. Organized and dependable candidate with strong problem-solving skills and positive attitude. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Dental Hygiene Faculty
Montgomery County Community College
08.2009 - 06.2022
- Reviewed and assessed students' clinical documentation for adherence to standard of care
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environment
- Ensured clinical compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control procedures
- Evaluated clinical procedures to identify deviations from best practices and recommended corrective actions
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Taught radiology labs involving technique and interpretation
- Provided compliance training on fraud prevention and accurate documentation
Adjunct Dental Hygiene Faculty
Manor College
01.2007 - 12.2015
- Reviewed clinical performance to ensure proper documentation and adherence to standard of care
- Identified discrepancies in student records and recommended corrective actions
- Provided compliance training on fraud prevention and accurate clinical documentation
- Taught Preventative Oral Health Care seminar
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environment
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
Adjunct Dental Hygiene Faculty
Harcum College
01.1999 - 12.2015
- Reviewed clinical performance to ensure proper documentation and adherence to standard of care
- Identified discrepancies in student records through chart audits and recommended corrective measures
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Worked effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Evaluated clinical procedures to identify deviations from best practices and recommended corrective actions
- Provided compliance training on fraud prevention and accurate clinical documentation
Practice Management Consultant/ Dental Sales Rep
Professional Dental Technologies
08.2002 - 01.2005
- Conducted regular status meetings with clients to review practice performance, discuss ongoing challenges, and outline strategies for future success.
- Increased staff productivity by conducting thorough training sessions on practice management software and tools.
- Delivered practice management seminars involving dental products and framework for soft tissue management programs
- Demonstrated products at trade shows
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environment
- Skilled at working independently
Registered Dental Hygienist
University of Pennsylvania
09.2000 - 08.2002
- Managed patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Performed dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Exposed patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis
- Maintained OSHA compliance
- Contributed to practice growth by delivering excellent customer service, resulting in increased patient retention rates.
- Documented procedures and submissions to dental insurance companies using proper CPT codes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science Education
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA05-2003
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA05-1994
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Radiology techniques
- Fraud, Waste and Abuse Detection
- Regulatory Compliance- Expertise in OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control procedures
- Quality Assurance to uphold best practices
- Billing and Coding Compliance to ensure proper documentation to prevent fraudulent claims
- Training and Education on Compliance to ensure documentation accuracy
- Effective Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Performance evaluation
Certification
- OSHA Certified
- CPR For Healthcare Provider Certified
- Local Anesthesia Certified
- Registered Dental Hygiene Certified
Timeline
Adjunct Dental Hygiene Faculty
Montgomery County Community College
08.2009 - 06.2022
Adjunct Dental Hygiene Faculty
Manor College
01.2007 - 12.2015
Practice Management Consultant/ Dental Sales Rep
Professional Dental Technologies
08.2002 - 01.2005
Registered Dental Hygienist
University of Pennsylvania
09.2000 - 08.2002
Adjunct Dental Hygiene Faculty
Harcum College
01.1999 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Health Science Education
Gwynedd Mercy University
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Montgomery County Community College
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